Altmuehltal Cycle Path 10 days

Rothenburg - Passau

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Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

On this bike tour in the Altmühltal you can expect rugged Jurassic limestone rocks, gentle river meanders and narrow side valleys, because the Altmühltal with its varied landscapes is a true cycling paradise! Pass through enchanting towns like Rothenburg and Weißenburg and discover the three-river city of Passau, which is the destination of this 10-day tour. Let yourself be enchanted by a unique landscape and make this bike tour a once in a lifetime experience.

Here you can find more variants of our →Cycle tours in the Altmühltal

Route

Tour profile: Level 1- 2

The area is mostly flat. You bike on cycle paths and side roads. One uphill stretch is at the beginning.

Day 1: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Individual arrival in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. You should definitely plan some time for exploring the famous old town centre and seeing the many historical buildings of Rothenburg. In the evening you can even go on a tour with the night watchman (included) through the prettily lit alleys. You spend the night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Day 2: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Herrieden/Ansbach, approx. 48-54 km

You set on the bike tour through the quiet countryside of the upper Altmühl valley. You bike through lovely landscapes and picturesque farming villages. You pass Leutershausen, home of Gustav Weißkopf who built the first motorised plane ever and you can visit a museum and monument in his honour. Finally you arrive in Herrieden. The city’s landmark is a stork because they have been nesting on towers and breeding here for centuries.

Day 3: Herrieden/Ansbach – Weißenburg/Treuchtlingen, approx. 53-67 km

Via Gunzenhausen you make your way to Markt Berolzheim. Alongside the Altmühl you continue to Treuchtlingen, where you can relax in the Altmühl Baths. Alternatively, you leave the Altmühl just before Markt Berolzheim and take the direct route to Weißenburg. You spend the night in Weißenburg or Treuchtlingen.

Day 4: Weißenburg/Treuchtlingen – Eichstätt, approx. 43-53 km

Treuchtlingen is the beginning of the most spectacular area you pass on this tour. The shimmering white Dolomite rocks which rise out of the forested hills are an amazing sight. You take the romantic bike trail to Pappenheim and on to Solnhofen. In a nearby quarry the famous Archaeopterix fossils were found. You spend the night in Eichstätt, where a walk from the "Residenzplatz" to Willibaldsburg Castle is recommended.

Day 5: Eichstätt – Riedenburg, approx. 55-75 km

Today you can choose from a large variety of interesting sights, such as the remnants of an old Roman fort, a romantic castle, the extensive nature protection area "Gungoldinger Wachholderheide" or Hirschberg Castle. Visit the lock of the Rhine-Main-Danube canal at Dietfurt. To shorten the distance to approx. 55 km it is possible to reserve a transfer on site (organized by yourself, details with the travel documents).

Day 6: Riedenburg – Regensburg, approx. 37 km

An imposing spectacel of nature is the Danube breakthrough at Weltenburg. Regenburg with its medieval cityscape stands for a momument of two thousand year of art and cultural history. Take a walk through the tiny streets and places, the famous stone bridge and the cathedral St. Peter.

Day 7: Regensburg – Straubing, approx. 53 km

Today you have the opportunity to visit Regensburg. Afterwards you cycle along the Danube to Straubing.

Day 8: Straubing – Deggendorf, approx. 40 km

Starting in Straubing via Danube valley and the Irlbacher Durch das beschauliche Donautal und den Irlbacher forest until you reach Bogen. Passing Mariaposching to Deggendorf which is the end for today.

Day 9: Deggendorf – Passau, approx. 60 km

Start you bike tour with a visit at the Benedictine Monastery (12. century) via Winzer to Vilshofen. Take a rest there in the most beautiful beer garden in this surrounding. Tour ends in Passau.

Day 10: Passau

Individual departure or extension

Services

  • 9 nights with shower/toilet

  • Daily breakfast 

  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel

  • Information material and maps per room (route description, advices for sightseeing,...)

  • GPS-rental on request

  • Service-Hotline

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

daily arrival possible

Dates

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S1   10.04. - 12.04.25
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S2   13.04. - 24.05.25
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Extras

Discount extra bed with min. 2 full paying adults
Children 0-4,99 -100%
Children 5-13,99 -25%
from 14 years -10%
   
Rental Bikes
Touring bike 16-/21-/24-speed 149
E-Bike 329
   
Additional nights
Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 74/109
Passau (dbl/sgl) 84/119
   
Transfers
Passau - Rothenburg 149
transfer of own bikes 20

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

You will stay in selected hotels in the national 3 to 4 star category

Rothenburg: Hotel Gerberhaus
Herrieden: Hotel Limbacher
Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen: Hotel Stadthof
Eichstätt: Hotel Adler
Beilngries: Hotel Gams
Kelheim: Hotel Dormero
Riedenburg: Hotel Schwan
Regensburg: Hotel Münchner Hof
Straubing: Hotel Theresientor
Deggendorf: Hotel Donauhof
Passau: Hotel Spitzberg

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

The following bikes are available:

  • Touring bikes unisex (16/21/24 speed) 28’’ with different frame heights (from a body height of 1,90m upwards we provide mens frames)
  • E-Bikes

Producer: Victoria; Shift: Marke Shimano; Weight: 16 kg, Max. weight: 130 kg, Saddle: Selle Royal

Electrical bikes | E-Bikes | Pedelecs

We provide our clients with our highly modern E-bikes from Victoria. A highlight is the stepless NuVinci-Gearshift.

With an electric bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness levels. Acclivity can be handled easily.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Nürnberg (NUE), Munich (MUN), Frankfurt (FRA) Stuttgart (STR)
For train connections see "Arrivall by train"

Arrival by car

Parking: unguarded parking place or  unguarded hotel garage, approx. € 5-20,- per day, reservation necessary, payable locally! Coaches will need a permission! Information here.

Take Highway A7 Würzburg - Ulm to Rothenburg. Take exit 108 “Rothenburg / Tauber” and follow the signposts for the town center. After two kilometers you will come upon one of the car parks from which you can reach the old town on foot in just a few minutes. 

No motor vehicles permitted in the center of the old town from 7.00 p.m. - 6.00 a.m. Additional closures during festivals and celebrations.

Arrival by train

Train station: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Travel to Würzburg or Ansbach and change there to a regional train via Steinach to Rothenburg. The historical old town can be reached on foot from the railway station in just a few minutes.

Train to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
from Nuernberg Airport: durati on about 2 hours, 2 x changing
from Frankfurt Airport: durati on about 3 hours, 3 x changing
from Munich Airport: durati on about 3,5 hours, 3 x changing

Transfers

transfer bookable (min. 2 guests), transport of own bikes possible for a surcharge, see price list for details

Videos

Travel stories

5,0 of 6 Stars | 9
Very picturesque bike route along the Altmühl with mainly car free bike path or quiet country roads...M.M. 08/19
5,4 26.05.2024 | Andrew and Elaine K. Altmuehltal Cycle Path 7-8 days

Jolly well done - We had a great time.

We were a group of four from the UK enjoying our first cycle trip through Rad+Reisen. The Bavarian weather proved to be quite variable with rain, hail and even snow flurries in April. The accommodation (with the exception of the last night in a lifeless ...
  • Overall satisfaction 5
  • Booking handling 5
  • Travel documents 5
  • Per-Tour information 5
  • Accomodation 5
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 5
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  • Route-character 5
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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5,1 11.08.2022 | Alan F. Altmuehltal Cycle Path

Cycle part of a larger European Holiday.

We have done 5 previous bike tours booked through Rad&Reisen. As we live outside of Europe, having the whole package of provided bikes, luggage transfer and accommodation is the only way for us. Generally we are pleased that everything is organised. ...
  • Overall satisfaction 5
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  • Travel documents 6
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 5
  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 6
  • On-site assistance 5
  • Route-character 4
  • Bicycle + equipment 3
  • Price-performance ratio 4
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4,9 30.08.2019 | Mitch M. Altmuehltal Cycle Path

Summer in Bavaria

Very picturesque bike route along the Altmühl with mainly car free bike path or quiet country roads. Warm weather very pleasant. Accommodation was generally good although noisy streets and warm nights requiring open windows led to some disturbed sleep ...
  • Overall satisfaction 5
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 5
  • Per-Tour information 5
  • Accomodation 4
  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 4
  • On-site assistance 5
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 4
  • Price-performance ratio 4
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5,4 31.07.2019 | Vincent J. Altmuehltal Cycle Path

Great trip.

This is our 6th bike trip with Rad Reisen. It was very enjoyable. As usual, it was hard in some towns to find the hotel. The exact description of where the hotel is located would be helpful. Other than that, this is a terrific cycle path. We were ...
  • Overall satisfaction 6
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 3
  • Per-Tour information 5
  • Accomodation 6
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 3
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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